DR Congo: Second Term Should Focus on Rights
Protect Civilians; Respect Fundamental Freedoms; Prioritize Justice, Accountability Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies during his second term in office, Human Rights Watch said today in a “Human Rights Agenda” for his administration. Human Rights Watch urged the Tshisekedi administration to prioritize improvements in […]
The opportunity for fintech in Africa lies with its rising youth population
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 06 March 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa’s fintech sector is expected to be worth approximately $65 billion by 2030, aligning with the United Nations (UN) projection that the continent’s population will double to 2.4 billion by 2050, with half of the population being under the age of 25. The rapid growth of the fintech sector […]
From Silence To Strength: Rare-X 2024 Empowers Change For Rare Diseases In Sub-Saharan Africa
Amidst the colourful tapestry of South Africa’s diverse society lies a realm often veiled from the mainstream narrative and known only to a select few. It’s a reality defined as rare, where those living with rare diseases navigate a labyrinth of challenges unknown to most. Despite being uncommon, rare diseases impact as many as 300 […]
Uniting To Combat NTDs Appoints Dr. Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho As Board Chair
Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), a global advocacy organisation dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has today announced the appointment of Dr Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho as the new Board Chair. A respected health leader, Dr Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho has more than two decades of experience in global health systems. She previously served as the […]
Airtel Ads Launched To Support African Businesses Achieve Effective And Enhanced Advertising Reach
Airtel Africa has today launched Airtel Ads, Africa’s first integrated Demand-Side Platform (DSP) aimed at empowering advertisers and agencies to efficiently manage, purchase, and optimize digital ad inventory across multiple ad exchanges in real-time. Powered by Intent.ai, Airtel Ads is designed for media agencies and businesses, streamlining the process of purchasing advertising space. This feature […]
Land Issues High On UN Environment Assembly Agenda
Healthy land’s contribution to addressing global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development was the focus of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6), which concluded today in Nairobi. The week-long meeting saw the adoption of the first-ever UNEA resolution on land degradation as well as the announcement of […]
Simi Nwogugu Calls On African Changemakers To Step Forward For The Africa Education Medal 2024
Founded by T4 Education and HP, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa and winner of the Africa Education Medal 2023, today called on changemakers across the continent to step forward for the Africa Education Medal 2024 as nominations opened. This prestigious award, founded by […]
Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer.
New country, policy and program commitments, plus nearly US$600 million in new funding, at first-ever global forum offer a chance to save hundreds of thousands of lives by 2030. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, 06 March 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, and partners today announced major new policy, programmatic and financial commitments, including nearly US$600 million […]
SAP Shapes the Future of Data-Driven Business Transformation with Innovations that Equip Customers to Succeed in the Era of AI
WALLDORF, Germany, 06 March 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced transformative data innovations that will help customers harness the full power of their data to drive deeper insights, faster growth and more efficiency in the era of AI. New capabilities in the SAP Datasphere solution, including new generative-AI features, transform enterprise planning through simplified data […]
